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Squarespace · 3 days ago

Senior Software Engineer - Java

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$128K/yr - $232K/yr
date7+ years exp

Squarespace is a design-driven platform helping entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online. As a Backend Engineer, you'll be part of a collaborative team creating scalable and reliable systems that power high-traffic tools on the web.

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Responsibilities

Build scalable backend services in Java and related technologies
Write clean, efficient code that powers high-traffic, production-ready systems
Contribute to design decisions and architectural discussions
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers
Create features from concept through implementation to launch

Qualification

JavaBackend developmentDistributed systemsPythonCData structuresAlgorithmsSystem designComputer Science degreeCollaborative environment

Required

7+ years of professional experience in backend development using Java, Python, C, or similar languages
Experience building large-scale, distributed systems
Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and system design
Comfortable working in collaborative environments where feedback is valued
A degree in Computer Science — or equivalent industry experience that speaks for itself

Benefits

A choice between medical plans with an option for 100% covered premiums
Fertility and adoption benefits
Access to supplemental insurance plans for additional coverage
Headspace mindfulness app subscription
Global Employee Assistance Program
Retirement benefits with employer match
Flexible paid time off
12 weeks paid parental leave and family care leave
Pretax commuter benefit
Education reimbursement
Employee donation match to community organizations
8 Global Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
Dog-friendly workplace
Free lunch and snacks
Private rooftop
Hack week twice per year

Company

Squarespace

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Squarespace is a website building and hosting platform that helps users create websites without needing advanced technical skills.
dateFounded in 2003
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.squarespace.com

H1B Sponsorship

Squarespace has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (29)
2024 (13)
2023 (11)
2022 (21)
2021 (36)
2020 (22)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$578.5M
Key Investors
General Atlantic
2024-05-13Acquired
2023-11-15Post Ipo Secondary
2021-05-19IPO

Leadership Team

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Anthony Casalena
Founder & CEO
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Nathan Gooden
Chief Financial Officer
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Recent News

TechRadar.com
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2025-12-20
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2025-12-08
PR Newswire
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2025-12-01
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